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Barriers and Benefits of Implementing the Lean Concept in Enterprises

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  • Natalia Pawlak
  • Marcin Andryszak

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Purpose: The aim of the paper is to present preliminary research concerning the barriers and benefits of implementing the Lean concept in enterprises from the Greater Poland Voivodeship. Design/Methodology/Approach: The methodology is composed of three major steps. First, the meaning of Lean was discussed. This is followed by a description of implementation and the barriers involved. In the following section, the benefits of applying the Lean concept are analysed. Findings: The results of the research were presented and analysed, in the conclusion, it was pointed out that a large part of companies poorly implement and apply the concept of Lean, which negatively affects their competitiveness on the market. Practical implications: The respondents after they got the presented have found that it is worthwhile to use new management systems to become a leader in their industry. Presenting the paper to the wider group can contribute to dissemination of the lean concept not only in large but also in small companies. Originality/value: The value of the paper is mostly practical, as the lean concept is widely presented in literature, yet not fully explored in business practice.

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  • Natalia Pawlak & Marcin Andryszak, 2021. "Barriers and Benefits of Implementing the Lean Concept in Enterprises," European Research Studies Journal, European Research Studies Journal, vol. 0(Special 5), pages 330-343.
  • Handle: RePEc:ers:journl:v:xxiv:y:2021:i:special5:p:330-343
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    Keywords

    Lean concept; barriers; implementation method; benefits.;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • M2 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Economics
    • L11 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Production, Pricing, and Market Structure; Size Distribution of Firms

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